Every experiment begins with a question: What if?
Experimentation launches us on a new journey into the unknown. Every trial, whether it leads to success, failure, or something in between, becomes a part of the discovery process. Xperiment is about leaning into uncertainty with intention; trying what hasn’t been tried, breaking patterns, and embracing curiosity without the promise of a clear outcome.
Just as a lab experiment requires curiosity, design and iteration, so do the choices we make in our lives, communities, and fields of work. Sometimes we follow a precise method; other times we stumble into accidental breakthroughs. At times our results can confirm our expectations, while at others they challenge us to rethink everything. But regardless of the result, each trial moves us closer to new ways of thinking or being.
At TEDxBerkeley 2026: Xperiment, we invite you to challenge assumptions, explore unfamiliar ideas, and embrace the uncertainty that comes with trying something new. From bold discoveries to unexpected turns, Xperiment is about the curiosity that pushes us beyond what we already know.
Join us on October 18th, 2026 at Pauley Ballroom as we ask new questions, test new possibilities, and see where they take us.
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